Friday, May 16, 2014

Hello again!

Hello!

Though I may not have put a single word to paper (or, to
screen), I have been around.I took a
bit of a break from expressing my thoughts to enjoy life’s adventures.And I kept popping in to check on your
world(s).I may have lacked an online
presence but I was, and am, still here J

I’m looking forward to the first birthday of my newest
grandson in a few weeks.I enjoy my monthly
rail trip into NYC to give him hugs and kisses and see him grow.This Sunday just can’t come fast enough!I’ll be on an early train J

Another DS and his wife announced that they are expecting
this fall. Whoo-hoo!Now I’ve got even more reasons for my
northern road trips.I’m so happy for
them and know that they will be terrific parents.

And…..we’re getting (most of) the family together this
summer.Those of us who were able to
schedule the time will be spending a few days in joyous (raucous?)
togetherness.

I am still blessed to have my Mother here.She is somewhat weaker but still doing well,
having celebrated her 95th birthday just a little while ago.And she enjoys her first
great-great-grandchild, a darling boy who would have been my sister’s first
great-grandchild.

I’ve used the internet more for research than for entertainment
this past year.I’ve found some
interesting sites and information that I’ll be sharing.But I did find time to watch Doc Martin,
Broadchurch, and some other great British shows.

I haven’t done much stitching these past few months but I’m
ready now!I’ll be re-joining Friday
Night Sew In, and possibly joining in a self-stitched monthly challenge.Any new ones out there for refashioning?Or maybe I can find the link to my biking
mileage and get that going, again!

Here’s hoping we all have a wonderful summer …. or Winter,
if you are that many miles away J

The 4 Bushel Farmgal

Where I've been, where I'm going

So far it’s been a good life. I’ve lived in both rural and metro areas, waited tables and reviewed chromatograms, rounded up loose sheep and spent beautiful summer evenings at concerts in Central Park. I’ve painted a house, kissed the Blarney stone, and pushed a lawn mower with a baby on my back. Currently I’m working 9 to 5, going to the gym, sneaking a donut, a good book, or a visit with my grown sons when I can. Where do I go from here? I'd like a small house with enough land to homestead.